The NFYFC Farm Machinery Skills competition gives members the chance to demonstrate their ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently, while working as part of a team in a competitive environment. Participants will develop practical skills in farm safety and first aid, including hazard awareness, forward planning, and the preparation of appropriate tools and equipment. The competition also encourages leadership, teamwork, and effective task management.
Competitor requiresa UK driving licence with F entitlement. This must be produced on the day of the competition in order to participate in this task. (The F entitlement can be gained at 16; but is automatically entitled with passing the car driving test).
Competitor requiresa UK driving licence with F entitlement. This must be produced on the day of the competition in order to participate in this task. (The F entitlement can be gained at 16; but is automatically entitled with passing the car driving test)
Adequate training must have been completed by the competitor who will carry out the ATV task. At the NFYFC final a certificate of competence to show ‘adequate training’ in ATV Handling must be produced. A copy of the certificate must be handed to the judges on the day of the competition.
A Certificate of Competence for ATV's, issued by City & Guilds NPTC is more than acceptable evidence of ‘adequate training’. However, a certificate issued by another training provider will also be accepted. The most basic level of certificate which will be accepted is called an EASI (European All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute) certificate; available from most reputable ATV dealers. The EASI certificate is very much a dealer short induction course - a basic operators course designed to familiarise the operator with all the controls and operating procedures, which includes elements of safety. Whilst it ticks the box of ‘adequate training’, it should not be viewed as a replacement for a City & Guilds type course.
Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) there is a legal requirement that “adequate training”, including the use of any towed equipment or attachments, be undertaken by those riding ATV’s. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regards training provided by recognised training providers as “adequate” for the purposes of PUWER].
The team member in control of the first aid task must hold a current first aid certificate of either the British Red Cross, St John Ambulance or an alternative nationally recognised body. The certificate must be no more than 3 years old. A copy of the certificate must be handed to the competition judges on the day of each round of the competition.
National Final: Saturday 26 June 2027
Entries Close: 7 June 2027
Venue: County Showground, Stafford
See the video below for handy competition tips from the NFYFC Youth Forum:
